Garmin Instinct 3 50mm Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch 45 mm

SKU: GRMINS3STE45 MFR: 010-02934-50

Key Features

  • Maximize battery life with solar charging for extended outdoor adventures using GPS.
  • Monitor heart rate and sleep tracking for optimal fitness and wellness insights daily.
  • Navigate confidently with multi-band GPS, ensuring precise location in any environment.
  • Stay connected with smart notifications, receiving alerts for calls and texts on the go.
  • Tackle any mission with tactical features like stealth mode and dual grid coordinates.
  • Achieve peak performance with training readiness and status metrics for informed workouts.
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Garmin Instinct 3 50mm Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch Specifications

What You'll Love

What You'll Love

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  • Sleep score and insights

    Yes

  • Battery life (smartwatch mode)

    Up to 40 days/unlimited with solar

  • Pulse Ox blood oxygen

    Yes

  • LED flashlight

    Yes

  • Garmin Pay

    Yes

  • Multi-band GPS

    Yes

  • Training readiness

    Yes

  • Training status

    Yes

  • Display type

    Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)

  • Solar Charging

    Yes

  • Water rating

    10 ATM

General

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  • Strap material

    Silicone

  • Lens Material

    Power Glass

  • Bezel Material

    Fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum

  • Case material

    Fiber-reinforced polymer

  • QuickFit watch band compatible

    Yes (26 mm)

  • Display Size

    Custom, two-window design: 1.1 x 1.1" (27 x 27mm)

  • Display resolution

    176 x 176 pixels

  • Battery type

    Lithium ion

  • Battery life

    Smartwatch: Up to 24 days (9 days always-on)
    Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 30 days
    GPS Only: Up to 40 hours
    All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours
    All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: Up to 30 hours
    Max Battery GPS: Up to 86 hours
    Expedition GPS: Up to 20 days

  • Charging method

    Garmin proprietary plug charger

  • Memory/History

    128MB

Clock Features

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  • Time/date

    Yes

  • GPS Time Sync

    Yes

  • Automatic daylight saving time

    Yes

  • Alarm clock

    Yes

  • Timer

    Yes

  • Stopwatch

    Yes

  • Sunrise/sunset times

    Yes

Health & Wellness Monitoring

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  • Wrist-based heart rate

    Yes (constant, every second)

  • Resting heart rate

    Yes

  • Abnormal heart rate alerts

    Yes (high and low)

  • Respiration rate

    Yes

  • Fitness age

    Yes

  • Body Battery energy monitor

    Yes

  • All-day stress

    Yes

  • Relaxation reminders

    Yes

  • Relaxation breathing timer

    Yes

  • Breathwork

    Yes

  • Sleep

    Yes (advanced)

  • Sleep coach

    Yes

  • Nap detection

    Yes

  • Hydration

    Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)

  • Women's health

    Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)

  • Health snapshot

    Yes

Sensors

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  • GPS

    Yes

  • GLONASS

    Yes

  • Galileo

    Yes

  • SatIQ Technology

    Yes

  • Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor

    Yes

  • Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor

    Yes

  • Barometric altimeter

    Yes

  • Compass

    Yes

  • Gyroscope

    Yes

  • Accelerometer

    Yes

  • Thermometer

    Yes

Daily Smart Features

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  • Connectivity

    Bluetooth, ANT+

  • Connect IQ

    Yes (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)

  • On-device Connect IQ Store

    Yes

  • Smart Notifications

    Yes

  • Text response

    Yes (Android only) (reject phone call with text)

  • Morning report

    Yes

  • Calendar

    Yes

  • Weather forecasts

    Yes

  • Realtime settings sync

    Yes (with Garmin connect mobile)

  • Battery saver

    Yes (customizable low power watch)

  • Controls smartphone music

    Yes

  • Find My Phone

    Yes

  • Find My Watch

    Yes

  • Compatible with Garmin Messenger app

    Yes

  • VIRB Remote

    Yes

  • Smart trainer control

    Yes

  • Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile

    Yes

  • Smartphone compatibility

    iPhone, Android

  • Garmin Share

    Yes

Workout and Training Plans

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  • Daily Suggested Workout - Running

    Yes

  • Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling

    Yes

  • Garmin Running Coach Experts

    Yes

  • Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans

    Yes

  • Cardio workouts

    Yes

  • Strength workouts

    Yes

  • HIIT workouts

    Yes

  • Yoga workouts

    Yes

  • Pilates workouts

    Yes

Activity Profiles

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  • Gym

    Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing

  • Multisport

    Triathlon

  • Wellness

    Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga

  • Indoor running

    Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running

  • Outdoor running

    Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing

  • Outdoor recreation

    Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery

  • Cycling

    Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX

  • Swim

    Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming

  • On the Water

    Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater

  • Motor sports

    Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling

  • Racket sports

    Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball

  • Snow & winter

    Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing

  • Team sports

    Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball

  • In the ring

    Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts

  • Other activity profiles

    Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating

Safety and Tracking Features

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  • Incident Detection

    Yes (during select activities)

  • Incident detection

    Yes (alert on phone for wearables)

  • Assistance

    Yes

  • LiveTrack

    Yes

  • Live Event Sharing

    Yes

Tactical Features

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  • Stealth Mode

    Yes

  • Night vision mode

    Yes

  • Dual grid coordinates

    Yes

  • Kill switch

    Yes

  • Ballistics solver

    Yes (unlock required)

Gaming Features

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  • Gaming Activity

    Yes

  • Gameon app compatible

    Yes

Activity Tracking Features

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  • Step counter

    Yes

  • Move alerts

    Yes (displays on device after a period of inactivity)

  • Auto goal

    Yes (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)

  • Calories burned

    Yes

  • Floors climbed

    Yes

  • Distance traveled

    Yes

  • Intensity minutes

    Yes

  • TrueUp

    Yes

  • Move IQ

    Yes

  • Garmin Connect Challenges app

    Yes (optional Connect IQ app)

  • Automatic rep counting

    Yes

Training, Planning and Analysis Features

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  • Customizable data pages

    Yes

  • Downloadable training plans

    Yes

  • Course guidance

    Yes

  • HR zones

    Yes

  • HR alerts

    Yes

  • HR calories

    Yes

  • % HR max

    Yes

  • % HRR

    Yes

  • Recovery time

    Yes

  • Auto max HR

    Yes

  • Race glance/widget

    Yes

  • HRV status

    Yes

  • HR broadcast

    Yes (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)

  • Respiration rate (during exercise)

    Yes (with compatible accessory)

  • GPS speed and distance

    Yes

  • Customizable activity profiles

    Yes

  • Auto Pause

    Yes

  • Interval training

    Yes

  • Improved interval

    Yes (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)

  • Advanced workouts

    Yes

  • Power Modes

    Yes (customizable in-activity battery settings)

  • HRM running pace and distance

    Yes

  • Auto Lap

    Yes

  • Manual lap

    Yes

  • Rest timer

    Yes

  • Configurable lap alerts

    Yes

  • Heat and altitude acclimation

    Yes

  • VO2 Max (Run)

    Yes

  • VO2 Max (Trail Run)

    Yes

  • Load ratio

    Yes

  • Training load

    Yes

  • Training load focus

    Yes

  • Training effect

    Yes

  • Training effect (anaerobic)

    Yes

  • Primary benefit

    Yes (Training Effect labels)

  • Workout benefit

    Yes

  • Improved recovery time

    Yes

  • Custom alerts

    Yes

  • Voice alerts

    Yes

  • Multisport auto transition

    Yes

  • Finish time

    Yes

  • Virtual Partner

    Yes

  • Race an Activity

    Yes

  • Auto multisport activities

    Yes

  • Manual multisport activities

    Yes

  • Touch and/or button lock

    Yes

  • Shortcuts

    Yes

  • Auto scroll

    Yes

  • Activity history on watch

    Yes

  • Physio TrueUp

    Yes

  • Unified training status

    Yes

Running Features

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  • GPS-based distance, time and pace

    Yes

  • Running dynamics

    Yes

  • Vertical oscillation and ratio

    Yes

  • Ground contact time and balance

    Yes (GCT balance with accessory)

  • Stride length (real time)

    Yes

  • Cadence

    Yes (provides real-time number of steps per minute)

  • Running power

    Yes

  • Grade-adjusted pace

    Yes

  • Performance condition

    Yes

  • Lactate threshold

    Yes (with compatible accessory)

  • PacePro Pacing Strategies

    Yes

  • Run workouts

    Yes

  • Trail run auto climb

    Yes

  • Race predictor

    Yes

  • Foot pod capable

    Yes

  • Run/Walk/Stand detection

    Yes

Golfing Features

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  • Yardage to F/M/B

    Yes (distance to front, middle and back of green)

  • Yardage to layups/doglegs

    Yes

  • Measures shot distance

    Manual (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)

  • Digital scorecard

    Yes

  • Stat tracking

    Yes (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)

  • Garmin AutoShot

    Yes

  • Auto CourseView updates

    Yes

  • Green View with manual pin position

    Yes

  • Hazards and course targets

    Yes

  • Round timer/odometer

    Yes

  • CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible

    Yes (requires accessory)

  • Pairs with Garmin Golf app

    Yes

  • Tournament legal

    Yes

Outdoor Recreation

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  • Point-to-point navigation

    Yes

  • Bread crumb trail in real time

    Yes

  • Back to start

    Yes

  • TracBack

    Yes

  • UltraTrac mode

    Yes

  • Reference point

    Yes

  • Elevation profile

    Yes

  • Distance to destination

    Yes

  • Barometric trend indicator

    Yes (with Storm Alert)

  • Vertical speed

    Yes

  • Total ascent/descent

    Yes

  • Future elevation plot

    Yes

  • GPS coordinates

    Yes

  • Sight 'N Go

    Yes

  • Area calculation

    Yes

  • Projected waypoint

    Yes

  • Sun and moon information

    Yes

  • Wind meter compatible

    Yes

  • Expedition GPS Activity

    Yes

  • Tides

    Yes

  • Tide glance

    Yes

Cycling Features

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  • Courses

    Yes

  • Bike lap and lap maximum power

    Yes (with power sensor)

  • Race an activity

    Yes

  • Alerts

    Yes (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)

  • FTP (Functional Threshold Power)

    Yes

  • MTB Grit & Flow

    Yes

  • Advanced cycling dynamics

    Yes

  • Compatible with Vector and Rally

    Yes (power meters)

  • Compatible with Varia Vision

    Yes (head-mounted display)

  • Compatible with Varia radar

    Yes (rear-facing radar)

  • Compatible with Varia lights

    Yes

  • Speed and cadence sensor support

    Yes (w/sensor)

  • Power meter compatible

    Yes

Swimming Features

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  • Open-water swim metrics

    Yes (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)

  • Pool swim metrics

    Yes (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)

  • Stroke type detection

    Yes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)

  • Drill logging

    Yes (pool swim only)

  • Basic rest timer

    Yes ((up from 0) (pool swim only))

  • "Repeat on" rest timer

    Yes (pool swim only)

  • Auto rest

    Yes (pool swim only)

  • Time and distance alerts

    Yes

  • Countdown start

    Yes (pool swim only)

  • Pool swim workouts

    Yes

  • Underwater wrist-based heart rate

    Yes

  • Heart rate from external HRM

    Yes (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)

Kid Activity Tracking Features

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  • Toe-to-Toe Challenges app

    Yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe Challenges app)

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical

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  • Dimensions

    1.97 x 1.97 x 0.57" (50 x 50 x 14.4mm)
    Fits wrists with a circumference of 5.55 - 8.39" (141-213mm)

  • Weight

    2.0 oz (58g)

  • UPC Code

    753759341664

About Garmin Instinct 3 50mm Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch

The Adventure Only Stops When You Do
Enjoy unlimited battery life, thanks to solar charging

Built To Command
Bolted construction with a metal-reinforced bezel

Dedicated Tactical Features
Stealth mode, jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection and more

Lead The Charge
With a built-in 3-axis compass and multi-band gps with satiq technology

Light The Mission
With a built-in led flashlight

With A Built-In Led Flashlight
Built For The Mission
Instinct 3 - Tactical Edition is the rugged GPS smartwatch that's built for the toughest missions, with solar charging, a metal-reinforced bezel and dedicated tactical features.
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Thanks To an Adaptive AMOLED Display

Built To Command
Bolted construction with a metal-reinforced bezel

Dedicated Tactical Features
Stealth mode, jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection and more

Lead The Charge
With a built-in 3-axis compass and multi-band gps with satiq technology

Light The Mission
With a built-in led flashlight

Built For The Mission
Instinct 3 - Tactical edition is the rugged GPS smartwatch that's built for the toughest missions, with an AMOLED display, metal-reinforced bezel and dedicated tactical features.

What You'll Love

Solar Charging
Stay on the mission until it's done, with unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging.

Victory Is In Your Sights

Tactical

Night Vision Capability
Whether viewed under NODs or operating in the dark, NVG mode allows for stealthy operation with controls to further dim brightness and black out the display to reduce detectability.

Rucking Activity
A dedicated rucking activity profile allows you to input your pack weight.

Stealth Mode
While keeping the tactical watch operational, stealth mode stops storing and sharing your GPS position and disables wireless connectivity and communication.

Projected Waypoints
Set and save remote geo positions to be used later for navigation.

Applied Ballistics Solver
The preloaded Applied Ballistics solver gives you access to aiming solutions for long-range shooting in the field (requires one-time fee, see pricing information).

AB Quantum App
Download the AB Quantum mobile app on your compatible Apple or Android smartphone to manage profiles and targets or use your smartphone as an additional display.

Kill Switch
If security becomes an issue, the kill switch wipes the device of all user memory.

Jumpmaster Mode
Calculate high-altitude release points according to military guidelines while navigating to your objective once you've jumped.

Tactical Activity
See time, pace, time of day, elevation and your location in both coordinate types.

Activity Tracking

Built-In Sports Apps
Track activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training and more.

Garmin Coach
Prepare for your next race, train for a milestone, or simply improve your fitness with Garmin Coach adaptive or prebuilt training plans.

Workout Creation
Create step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect app, and send them directly to your watch.

Intensity Minutes
Track your moderate and vigorous activity minutes.

VO2 Max
See your current fitness level, and track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more.

Altitude And Heat Acclimation
See how you're holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics.

HIIT Workouts
Track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom workouts.

Daily Suggested Workouts
View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.

Recovery Time
Gain insights on how long you should recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.

Health And Wellness

Daily Movements
Keep tabs on your daily steps, calories burned, floors climbed and more from your wrist.

HRV Status
Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health through heart rate variability while you sleep.

Wrist-Based Heart Rate
Instinct 3 - Tactical Edition continuously samples your heart rate, so you can stay in the know all day and night.

Stress Tracking
Find out if you're having a calm, balanced or stressful day.

Morning Report
Receive an overview of your sleep recovery, daily calendar, HRV status and more as soon as you wake up. You can even customize your report to show what you want to see.

Health Snapshot
Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your health care provider.

Pulse Ox Sensor
Track your blood oxygen saturation while you're awake or asleep.

Mindful Breathing
Start a breathwork activity to track your stress and respiration.

Hydration
Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.

Respiration
See how you're breathing throughout the day and night.

Fitness Age
Estimate how fit you are compared to your actual age.

Nap Detection
Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and the ideal time and duration they should be.

Stay Connected

Garmin Connect
See your health and fitness information, connect with friends, and more - in this free, zero-subscription app.

Garmin Messenger App
Communicate via two-way text messaging on your wrist.

Smart Notifications
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.

Garmin Pay Contactless Payments
Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.

Safety And Tracking Features
If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location.

Connect IQ Store
Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.

Livetrack Feature
Friends and family can follow your real-time location and view preplanned courses.

ABC Sensors
Navigate your next trail with an altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass.

Satiq Technology
Get superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimizing battery life.

Garmin Share
Use this feature to easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends' compatible Garmin devices.

Garmin Instinct 3 50mm Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch Features

  • Solar for unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode
  • Includes dedicated tactical features
  • Detailed health and wellness features
  • Military standard toughness for thermal, shock and water resistance means no holding back
  • Bright built-in led flashlight
  • 3-axis compass and multi-band gps

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Maximize battery life with solar charging for extended outdoor adventures using GPS.
  • Monitor heart rate and sleep tracking for optimal fitness and wellness insights daily.
  • Navigate confidently with multi-band GPS, ensuring precise location in any environment.
  • Stay connected with smart notifications, receiving alerts for calls and texts on the go.
  • Tackle any mission with tactical features like stealth mode and dual grid coordinates.
  • Achieve peak performance with training readiness and status metrics for informed workouts.

What's in the box:

  • Instinct 3 50mm Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch
  • Charging/Data Cable
  • Documentation